Udupi

Bengaluru Tragedy Case: District Administration Hands Over Compensation Check to the Family of Deceased Chinmayi Shetty

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7 months ago

June 10, 2025

Udupi: The district administration has handed over a compensation check to the family of Chinmayi Shetty, who lost her life during the RCB celebration in Bengaluru.

The district officials visited the residence of the Shetty family in Kuchchuru Road, Hebri taluk, Udupi district to present the check.

Speaking after receiving the government compensation, Chinmayi Shetty’s father, Karunakara Shetty, said, “We have lost our daughter. This pain is unbearable and continuous. This is an incident that cannot be forgotten. The government is responsible for the accident. We demand a CBI investigation into the case. We need to understand how the 11 deaths occurred. The RCB event was just a franchise. Was such a celebration necessary? Why was it held in front of Vidhana Soudha? This was not done during the Chennai or Mumbai victories. We request the government to offer a government job to the family. My daughter was not a cricket fan; she went with her friends. Children should not attend such events.” He said, emotionally.

District Collector Dr. Vidya Kumari, while expressing condolences to the grieving family, stated, “As per the government’s order, we have provided a compensation of 25 lakh rupees. The government will continue to support this family. The district administration is committed to providing any further assistance. May they be given the strength to endure this sorrow.”

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Chaitra Kundapur Shares Her Bigg Boss Kannada 12 Prediction

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14 hours ago

January 18, 2026

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Udupi: The grand finale of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 is being held today.The excitement among fans is at its peak.Amid this, former Bigg Boss contestant Chaitra Kundapur shared her views in Udupi.

Speaking to the media, Chaitra said her prediction about the show has come true.She stated that a coastal-region contestant, Rakshita, is her winning candidate.She expressed confidence in Rakshita’s journey and performance in the house.

Chaitra also revealed who her favourite contestant is this season.She praised the contestant’s game strategy and consistency.According to her, strong public support is playing a key role in the finale.

Reacting to the grand finale, Chaitra said the season has been highly competitive.She added that the finalists have given their best till the end. Fans are eagerly waiting to know who will lift the trophy.

This interaction took place during an informal chat with our Udupi correspondent, where Chaitra spoke openly about the finale, predictions, and audience response.

Udupi

Shirur Paryaya Mahotsava Celebrated at Sri Krishna Math

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18 hours ago

January 18, 2026

Namma Kudla

Udupi: Udupi witnessed grand celebrations at the Sri Krishna Math on the occasion of the Shirur Paryaya Mahotsava.

Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji of Shirur Math ascended the Sarvajna Peetha during the historic ceremony.

Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji is the youngest seer to ascend the Sarvajna Peetha.

He has assumed the responsibility of performing the worship of Lord Sri Krishna for the next two years.

The fourth Paryaya Mahotsava of Puttige Math Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji concluded in a grand manner.This Paryaya marks the 253rd biennial Paryaya in the history of Sri Krishna Math.

The Akshaya Patra was formally handed over at the auspicious time of 5.45 am on January 18.This event marked the first Paryaya Mahotsava of Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji.

In the early hours at 1.30 am, Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji took a holy dip at Danda Tirtha in Kapu taluk.At 3.00 am, the grand Paryaya procession began from Jodukatte.

More than 100 cultural troupes, tableaux, and bhajana teams participated in the procession.The procession concluded with the palanquin procession of the Ashta Mathadhipatis.

The Paryaya Mathadhipati arrived in a traditional palanquin carried on shoulders.The other six Mathadhipatis arrived in vehicle-mounted palanquins.A tableau carrying the replica of late Sri Lakshmivara Tirtha Swamiji was also part of the procession.

At 5.15 am, Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji had darshan of Lord Sri Krishna through Kanakana Kindi.He later offered prayers at the Chandramoulishwara and Ananteshwara temples.

At 5.55 am, a traditional durbar was held at the Badagu Malige.The Ashta Mathadhipatis were honored with the Aralu Gaddige ceremony.

The Paryaya Durbar programme began at 6.15 am at the Rajangana.Several religious leaders and political leaders attended the event.The Ashta Mathadhipatis delivered their blessing messages.The Paryaya Peethadhipati also delivered his message.

At 10.30 am, Sri Vedavardhana Tirtha Swamiji performed the first Mahapuja to Lord Sri Krishna.Cultural and religious programmes will continue across the city for the next one week.

Udupi

Udupi:Two Arrested for Illegal Cattle Transportation

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3 days ago

January 16, 2026

Namma Kudla

Udupi: Police have arrested two persons for illegally transporting cattle in Udupi district.The arrests were made under the Hebri Police Station limits.

The accused were caught near the Ganjimutt bus stop at Mooduteraar village in Mangaluru taluk.The arrested persons have been identified as Wasim Akram and Mohammed Khaja, both residents of Kemmannu.

Hebri police said the accused were transporting cattle without valid permission.A case has been registered at Hebri Police Station under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).Cases were also booked under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

Sections of the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act, 2020, have also been invoked.The accused were produced before the court after their arrest.